Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey
October 1-5, 2007
Registration is Now Closed. No more applications being accepted. For information on other programs of the Global Environmental Team, please visit Upcoming Events on this website regularly. Still interested in these markets? Contact your local Commercial Service office to inquire how other programs and services, like our Gold Key program, might be of assistance.
Expand your company’s environmental product or service into the dynamic markets of Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Environmental Trade Mission to these markets October 1-5, 2007 offers a cost-effective way to meet potential business partners and government decision makers in these fast growing markets.
- Joined the European Union in January 2007
- Bulgaria will invest more than $11.7 billion for water projects alone in order to meet EU accession requirements.
- Best sales prospects for U.S. exporters in Bulgaria: wastewater and drinking water treatment, recycling and waste utilization, solid and hazardous waste collection, disposal and treatment, and clean production technologies
- Romania plans an estimated $35 billion on upgrading environmental infrastructure to EU standards.
- Best sales prospects for U.S. exporters in Romania: water and wastewater treatment technologies, solid and hazardous waste management and large combustion plant air quality control.
- EU funds are available to support government investments in environmental infrastructure. Private industry also holds excellent sales potential as they conform to EU environmental standards.
- Almost all the technologies needed for these environmental upgrades will have to be imported.
Turkey
- Adopted EU consistent environmental regulations in 2006.
- Investing in an estimated $80 billion in environmental infrastructure investment over the next 20 years, with 70% government and 30% private financing.
- Best sales prospects for U.S. exporters: waste management, landfill development, waste-to-energy projects, recycling, industrial cleaning and maintenance, air pollution control, drinking water and wastewater management and treatment.
Trade Mission Includes for Each Country
- Pre-screened, individualized appointments with potential business partners
- Country Market Briefings
- Meetings with Key Government Officials
- Logistical Support (interpreters, ground transportation)
- Networking Opportunities including U.S. Embassy Reception in Romania
- Technical Site Visit in Turkey
- Pre-Departure Counseling and Follow up Assistance
Itinerary
| Sunday, September 30 |
Arrive in Istanbul, Turkey |
| Mon, October 1 |
Istanbul, Turkey
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| Tues, October 2 |
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| Wed, October 3 |
Bucharest, Romania
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| Thur, October 4 |
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| Friday, October 5 |
Sofia, Bulgaria
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Participation Fee: $3,800 per company
Fee is for one company representative. An additional $500 will be charged for each additional company representative. Air travel and lodging are not included.
This mission is open to 10 environmental companies with market potential in Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. Space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Your participation is not secured until payment is processed. Priority Registration Deadline is Wednesday, August 1st.
Registration
Registration is Now Closed. No more applications being accepted. For information on other programs of the Global Environmental Team, please visit Upcoming Events on this website regularly.
Contact
Julia Rauner-Guerrero
Global Environmental Team, Team Leader
Tel: (619) 557-2963
Email: Julia.Rauner.Guerrero@mail.doc.gov
Bill Cline
Global Environmental Team, Deputy Team Leader
Tel: (775) 784-5203
Email: Bill.Cline@mail.doc.gov